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Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Contribution to the Validation of t...

Introduction: The Gait Assessment and Intervention Tool (GAIT) is an observational gait scale designed to identify and evaluate gait pattern alterations in individuals with Stroke. Objective: To translate, culturally adapt, and validate the European Portuguese version of the GAIT, ensuring its applicability in clinical practice and research. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in two phases: (1) Trans...

Dyadic vs. triadic taxonomy of body representation: A scoping review of brain m...

Introduction: Body representation refers to how the brain processes information about the body, traditionally categorised by the dyadic taxonomy into body schema and body image. However, the triadic taxonomy proposes the inclusion of the body structural description and body semantics. Objectives: This scoping review retrospectively mapped existing neuroimaging studies to the dimensions proposed by dyadic taxono...

Understanding student and faculty perspectives on artificial intelligence in he...

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in healthcare, but there is limited research on students' and faculty members' knowledge, usage, and attitudes towards AI in education. This study aimed to evaluate both students' and faculty members' knowledge of AI, their attitudes towards integrating AI into health professions education, and to identify their needs, concerns, and pe...

Impact of a Training Program for Informal Caregivers in Palliative Care

Abstract: Introduction: Population ageing and the increase in chronic and terminal illnesses elevate the need for palliative care, where informal caregivers play an essential role, often without adequate support or preparation. Objectives: To assess the impact of a training program for informal caregivers of palliative care patients, aiming to improve their practical, emotional, and relational skills, as well a...

Proposal of an unstable neuromuscular training protocol for a patient with mult...

Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, characterized by demyelination and axonal loss, which often results in motor and sensory impairments associated with balance deficits and falls. Neuromuscular training is a therapeutic strategy that can improve coordination and balance, reducing the risk of falls in these patients. This study aimed to describe the prop...

Physical Activity in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Context: An Accelerometry-Based...

Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in adults and is associated with insufficient levels of physical activity (PA), both before and after the event. Objectives: To quantify the PA levels of post-stroke inpatients in a rehabilitation center and explore associations between PA and functional outcomes. Material and Methods: This descriptive-correlational pilot study included 17 stroke p...

Efeitos da meditação e/ou relaxação combinadas com biofeedback em contexto de r...

Introdução: Recentemente, a integração de meditação e técnicas de relaxamento, complementadas pelo biofeedback, tem ganhado atenção na psicologia clínica. Esta abordagem, não farmacológica e não invasiva, utiliza o biofeedback para permitir que os indivíduos monitorizem as suas funções fisiológicas, melhorando a prática de meditação ou relaxamento e fortalecendo a conexão mente-corpo, tendo o potencial de també...

Validação de conteúdo da Gait Assessment and Intervention Tool: G.A.I.T., adapt...

A inteligência artificial nas ciências da saúde: oportunidades, desafios e pers...

O presente artigo explora o impacto e as implicações da Inteligência Artificial (IA) nas Ciências da Saúde e na Educação associada. Com foco em diagnósticos médicos, personalização de tratamentos, e gestão hospitalar, o artigo destaca como a IA tem o potencial de revolucionar a prática e a investigação na saúde. Paralelamente, o texto analisa o papel crescente da IA na educação das Ciências da Saúde, abordando ...

Imagética motora na reabilitação do membro superior pós AVC: uma revisão narrativa

Introdução: Tendo em conta que o cérebro é um órgão altamente complexo e organizado, a gravidade e o comprometimento dos défices causados por um Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC), dependem em grande parte da sua extensão e localização. Estes défices são o resultado da perda de circuitos neuronais ligados às funções sensoriais, motoras e cognitivas. Vários estudos clínicos indicam que o treino mental através da i...